Learning More About Custom Gunmaking

The following resources are for those interested in learning more about custom gunmaking.

Resources from ACGG

Client’s Guide to Building a Custom Gun

A 60-page booklet “Realizing Your Dream” with information about the process of building a custom gun including how to work with the gunmaker and form to use in planning your project.

Introduction to Custom Guns

A videotape of the parts and components involved in building a custom gun with scenes from past exhibition. Narrated by metalsmith Jack Belk.

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Other Resources

Glossary of Firearms Terms

An excellent glossary of technical terms is available from the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. at SAAMI.org.

Gunsmithing Students

Application for Student Grant-in-Aid to attend ACGG annual meeting and exhibition. Must be postmarked on or before Oct. 1st to qualify for consideration.

Courses and Schools

NRA Short-Term Gunsmithing Courses

Seminar type courses offered for several days to several weeks in early spring and summer at various community colleges that offer gunsmithing programs.

Gunsmithing Schools

The ACGG makes no recommendation on any particular gunsmithing program. We recommend prospective students interview instructors and learn what their background is and what their particular specialties are before making a decision.

Colorado School of Trade
1575 Hoyt Street
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 800-234-4594

Harcourt Learning Direct
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925 Oak Street
Scranton, PA 18515
Phone: 800-233-4191

Lassen Community College
P.O. Box 3000
Susanville, CA 96130
Phone: 530-257-4211

Modern Gun School
80 North Main Street, P.O. Box 846
St. Albans, VT 05478
Phone: 800-493-4114

Montgomery Community College
1011 Page Street
P.O. Box 787
Troy, NC 27371
Phone: 800-839-6222

Murray State College
One Murray Campus
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Phone: 580-371-2371

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
812 Ohio River Blvd.
Avalon
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Phone: 412-766-1812

Piedmont Community College
1715 College Drive
P.O. Box 1197
Roxboro, NC 27573
Phone: 336-599-1181

Pine Technical Institute
900 4th Street
Pine City, MN 55063
Phone: 800-521-7463

Trinidad State Jr. College
600 Prospect
Trinidad, CO 81082
Phone: 800-621-8752

Yavapai College
1100 East Sheldon Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 520-776-2150

ACGG News

Firearms Engravers & Gunmakers Exhibition℠

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See the finest quality work available and meet the individual makers to plan your custom gun.
January 28-29-30, 2011
John Ascuaga’s Nugget, Reno/Sparks, NV

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Raffle Project

Firearm Raffle Projects

“The Tip-Down Smallbore,” a .22 side-hammer created entirely from bar stock, ACGG Firearm #25. Tickets are limited to 4,000 and you don’t have to be present to win!

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Tip of the month

Stock Wood Available

Find a quality stockblank for your next project. Sales benefit the ACGG Education Foundation